(07 Feb 10) If you have not received an Acceptance Letter and applied on-time, please call LTC Valerie Hanley @ 213-716-1373 for attendance confirmation.

CPC Information Letter/Equipment List
CPC Seminar List
Camp SLO Vehicle Information
Camp SLO Liability Waiver

Greetings!

As you have already heard, CPC is now full.

Please do not send any additional requests or forms, since it will be impossible for us to make any additional exceptions, regardless of your justification. We have been forced to decline a number of last minute applications after totally running out of space at the event.

For those who applied before the closing announcement, please be patient and allow us to have a day or two to finish processing the 300+ applications before requesting individual acknowledgements, schedules or receipts. All complete applications received before the closing date were accepted.

If you did not send in the specified Cover Sheet form and CAWGF 150 we could not process your request. Pay Pal payments alone could not reserve a space, since they are sent to a completely different location and are not copied to us.

A few reminders for those who will be attending:

The designated uniform of the day for the activity is BDUs except for the Saturday evening activity (civvies) and the Sunday Banquet (Blues / semi-formal / mess dress or equivalent).

PLEASE be prepared to survive the weather! It may very well rain during the weekend, so bring rain gear, as well as cold weather accessories.

A very limited amount of new and/or used but serviceable AF raincoats and other uniform items will be available for distribution at the Saturday evening event, on a first-come, first-served basis. Some may need dry cleaning. Any other units having surplus quantities of uniform items may also bring them along for re-distribution. No fees may be charged.

Linen service is not included, so don't forget your sleeping bag and pillow!

A cadet store with insignia will be available during CPC, and photos may be purchased during the banquet.

Rain may cause last-minute class substitutions or cancellations for outdoor events. Not much we can do about that but to hope for good weather. If a class can't be conducted, we will arrange alternatives.

Thanks again to all of you who responded promptly and followed instructions.

Lt Col Ken Hartwell

Intro to Ground Search and Rescue (GSAR) Training Weekend - NWAS Corona, Norco - Group 3

Hosted by Corona Cadet Squadron 29 & Group 3 CESLDP

What:   This is an intensive combination of classroom and field training that provides students with the opportunity to complete all requirements for qualification for Urban Direction Finding (UDF) and Basic Ground Team Trainee (GTM-3) rating. Applicants must have GES rating prior to arrival. No exceptions.  

27 Mar

Riverside Air Show - Riverside Airport

Call for Cadet Command Staff

The 2010 Riverside Airshow is rapidly approaching. We are accepting applications for the Cadet Command Staff to oversee and manage this year's activity.

Expectations of Cadet Command Staff:

• Recruit and Train Cadet Staff
• Assist with selection of Cadet Staff
• Develop and implement Incident Action Plan
• Oversee all cadet operations at Airshow
• Mentor, Guide and Assist junior staff memebers
• Provide a positive role model for future staff

The below are preferred qualities in applicants, but not required:

• Cadet Officer
• Previous experience in upper airshow/activity management
• Familiar with Incident Command System (ICS-100 or 200)
• Emergency Services Background
• Strong leadership desire
• Good Communication Skills
• Ability to establish Goals and Objectives
• Desire to assist cadets in developing their leadership skills

All interested cadets should submit a resume and a short e-mail explaining your reasons to serve on the Command Staff to Capt. Paul J. Saba at: npfd505@yahoo.com

For Any Questions, please feel free to call Capt. Saba @ 714-420-6580.

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2 - 4 Apr (Tentative)

Basic Cadet School/Airman Training School - Beale AFB
Hosted by Group 5

Cadet Programs - California Wing
Integrated Leadership Program

Save the Date! More information and student application instructions to follow!

Call for Cadet Staff and Officers to serve as staff for the school!

To prepare for hosting the BCS/ATS, we will hold a staff training day, scheduled for Saturday, 20 Mar 2010 at Squadron 19’s Headquarters at Beale AFB. This day will be dedicated to meeting and getting to know all cadet and officers interested in serving as staff for the schools, selecting the cadet and officer staff assignments and preparing to run both schools with excellence.
Application Procedures:
• Email resume and CAWG Form 150 to Capt. Stephen Oppenheim at oppenheim@clearwire.net
• Follow up the emailed application with signed CAWG Form 150 and check for $35.00 made out to ‘California Wing Civil Air Patrol’ to:
1Lt David McDaniel
17414 Pittim Dr.
Redding, CA 96003

Flyer

Cadets over 18 and Officers will need to include California Driver's License number in the comments section on the CAWG Form 150 so that access to Beale AFB can be coordinated with Security Forces.

DEADLINE: Staff applications must submitted by 26 Feb 2010.

More information and student application instructions to follow!

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12 - 26 Jun

National Emergency Services Academy -- Camp Atterbury, Edinburgh, IN

Personnel can now apply for the 2010 NESA courses being offered next summer at Camp Atterbury, in Edinburgh, Indiana from the 12th through the 26th of June, 2010 at:
https://ntc.cap.af.mil/ops/nesa.
Twenty different courses are being offered in the three schools at NESA: the National Ground Search And Rescue School (NGSAR), the Incident Command System School (ICSS), and the Mission Aircrew School (MAS); course details including dates and prerequisites can be found at the end of this message.  Even though online registration will be open through the 9th of May, we encourage anyone interested in attending to apply early.  Slots are filled on a first come first served basis, and some courses fill up faster than others.  Fees vary based on when you register and pay, and this year there are also discounts for applying early and committing to attend more than one course when registering and paying to attend:

·    Early registration rates will apply now through 4 January 2010; Fees: One Session $160, Two Sessions (Discounted) $310, Staff Only $40 (One or Two Sessions), and Staff One Session and Student Another $190.

·    Normal registration runs from the 5 January through the 4 April 2010; Fees: One Session $170, Two Sessions (Discounted) $330, Staff Only $45 (One or Two Sessions), and Staff One Session and Student Another $205.

·    Late registration will be open to fill any remaining slots from 5 April through 21 June 2010 (Online registration closes on the 9th of May; some offline applications may be considered on a cases by case basis after that if slots are available); Fees: One Session $180, Two Sessions (Discounted) $350, Staff Only $50, and Staff One Session and Student Another $220.

·    If a person adds a session or staff assignment later, they pay the rate for the individual session or staff assignment at the time.  For example if a member signs up for one session January 4th at $160, and then comes back a few days later deciding to apply for a second week, they would pay an additional $170 for the second week.

Course details are provided below, and more information will be posted on the NESA website at www.nesa.cap.gov as it becomes available.  If you have any questions, feel free to contact the staff coordinating registration at NESA-ADMIN@nesa.cap.gov.   We hope to see you at NESA next summer!

·    Dates vary based on assignment from 11 June to 27 June 2010
·    Minimum 14 years of age by 26 June 2010
·    Wing Approval
·    Current in areas of assignment prior to arrival including NIMS training
·    Prior experience at NESA preferred
·    Prior encampment preferred for Cadets
·    Mitchell Award or higher preferred for Cadets

* Note: The NESA registration system is hosted at the National Technology Center on the .mil.  Some personnel may receive a security warning for an invalid certificate when they try to go to this secure link if they have not downloaded the DoD root certificates to their computer.  Most personal computers do not come with them pre-loaded.  This problem can normally be eliminated by downloading the certificates available at: http://www.cap.af.mil/certificates.cfm.  There is no charge for downloading these certificates.

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20 JANUARY 2010
FROM:  COMMANDANT OF CADETS, CAWG ENCAMPMENT 2010
SUBJECT:  California Wing, Cadet Training Group Staff Applications Open

1.  The California Wing Cadet Program Section invites applicants for the following positions at the 2010 California Wing Summer Encampment:
a. Commander, Cadet Training Group
b. Commander, Cadet Training Squadrons; three positions available

2.  The encampment will be held at Camp San Luis Obispo, 26 June through 3 July 2010.  Successful candidates will also be required to attend at least one weekend staff selection exercise and one staff training weekend. 

3.  Candidates should be available for an interview during the California Wing Cadet Programs Conference, Camp San Luis Obispo, 12-15 February 2010.

4.  Interested cadets should email a current resume with a cover letter to: jgwelliver@aol.com and senglund@umail.ucsb.edu. Mail one copy to:
Lt. Col. James Welliver, Encampment Commander
California Wing Headquarters
PO Box 7688
Van Nuys, CA 91409-7688
(Cover letters should be addressed to Lt. Col. Welliver)

Major Scott Englund, CAP                                                                        Commandant of Cadets